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Sep 2013
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Shanghai
...Dibakar Banerjee has crafted this film with the kind of precision and invention that - should Shanghai be a commercial success - can change the course of cinema in India.
Jun 2012
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Delhi Belly
It's a film so irreverent, so unapologetic, it'd be surprising if it didn't go on to become cult.
Jul 2011
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Shor In The City
Three stories, eleven days, myriad layers, believable characters, fine performances, spirited direction, taut script, momentary explosions of originality.
Apr 2011
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Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
A romcom that goes beyond being sweet and enjoyable or a perfect date film.
Feb 2012
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Feb 2011
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
Keeping much of the original’s spirit intact, even surpassing it in many ways.
Mar 2013
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Aarakshan
Jha remains a rare director in the industry who can mount a big film with stars and weave a tale of relevance.
Aug 2011
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Shahid
It goes well beyond being a fierce biopic, a purposeful indie, or just a riveting drama that's impossible to dislike.
Oct 2013
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Chillar Party
...deserves high rating because it is a simple story that children will enjoy.
Jul 2011
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Shaitan
For its visual style, sheer energy, and the trip that it is, Shaitan is recommended viewing.
Jun 2011
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Talaash
if you’re going to watch Talaash solely to understand “what’s the suspense about” you’re going to be disappointed. Try and empathise instead with the characters. Reward then, will look for and find you.
Dec 2012
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Bombay Talkies
Sure they have their blips and flaws, but Bombay Talkies made me want to stand up and break out into spontaneous applause on multiple occasion.
May 2013
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Raanjhanaa
...It is arguably the best love story of the year so far, the kind of film others in the genre should aspire.
Jun 2013
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster
...not necessarily a film for everyone. Neither will it blow you away in any way. Still, it is one more inclusion in the list of audience-specific new-age genre films and deserves your attention.
Oct 2011
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Jul 2012
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Go Goa Gone
...it was enthralling to watch Go Goa Gone in which directors Krishna DK and Raj Nidimoru have taken a giant leap in introducing zombies in the mainstream and made a superb, gut-busting film while at it.
May 2013
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May 2011
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Mar 2012
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Delhi Safari
Even though the target audience is kids, Advani doesn't talk down to them. This is one of those rare instances of a children's film - animated or not - that respects its audience.
Oct 2012
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Kshay
...a no-budget indie production that delves deep into the abstraction of obsession. Inaccessible to many, if you truly want to see cinema free of box- office constraints, cinema as pure art, cinema that doesn't play by the rules, then treat yourself to the exceptional instance that is Kshay.
Jun 2012
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Kahaani
Story, technique, and performances are all in sync to produce a cracking film.
Mar 2012
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Gangs Of Wasseypur
Kashyap strives to surprise and while every film requires an unconditional commitment of labor and love from its participant makers, the effort behind the making of a Gangs of Wasseypur is special.
Jun 2012
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Miss Lovely
...isn't for everyone, but if you're truly a cinephile, you should have no difficulty in finding merit in this layered, moody piece.
Jan 2014
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Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
...is far from the tight, flawless film it could've been.
Aug 2012
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Arjun
Just don’t go expecting Pixar levels of razzmatazz; and you’ll come away appreciative.
May 2012
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Dhoom 3
It's Dhoom man! It's about Jai, Ali, bikes, Katrina and that god of acting Aamir Khan!
Dec 2013